Tag: heart disease risk

Coronary Calcium Score: What CT Scans Reveal About Plaque Buildup in Heart Arteries

3 Feb

Gregory Sterling 14

A coronary calcium score reveals hidden plaque in heart arteries before symptoms appear. This simple CT scan helps identify heart disease risk more accurately than traditional methods-especially for those with intermediate risk factors.

Lipoprotein(a): Understanding Your Genetic Cholesterol Risk and What You Can Do

19 Nov

Gregory Sterling 10

Lipoprotein(a) is a hidden genetic risk for heart attack and stroke, unaffected by diet or statins. Learn who should be tested, how it damages arteries, and what new treatments are coming by 2025.